Strategic Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom North Northamptonshire Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic AAT qualified or part-qualified CCAB accountant to join our team as a Strategic Finance Business Partner. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for supporting Adults Services and the Senior and Strategic Finance Business Partner in the effective management and control of the annual revenue budget, the Council's Medium-Term Financial Strategy, the capital programme, and the overall control environment with a focus on strong financial governance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support budget holders in financial planning and budget modelling for different scenarios.
  • Ensure accurate and timely budget monitoring, including risk appraisals.
  • Develop financial systems and processes to ensure robust governance, while also bringing in new methods of working through the use of business and operational process improvements.
  • Support the production of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and Capital Strategy, and the development of improved financial awareness of budget managers and staff through the development and delivery of management training.
About You

You will be CCAB part-qualified/AAT qualified/equivalent or have significant financial experience with an understanding of how local government works, including the complexities and challenges it faces. You will be enthusiastic, innovative, and driven, with up-to-date knowledge of accounting policy, such as IFRS, CIPFA codes of practice. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with private, public, and voluntary organisations, be driven, and have initiative and confidence.

Our Benefits
  • A competitive salary.
  • A pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
  • Lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge, and potential in a large unitary council.
  • Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs, to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About Us

Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues, and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision-making and delivery and are: Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, and Trustworthy.

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024, which highlights the Council's pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.



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